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L666 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,117 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,767 miles

Air conditioning auxiliary belt broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Backbox clamp broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,140 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,218 miles

plastic covers concealing testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,186 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,463 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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L666 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L666 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L666 HSV registered?

L666 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L666 HSV safe to buy?

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